Truscott, Lucian King, 1895-1965
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General Lucian King Truscott Jr. (January 9, 1895 – September 12, 1965) was a highly decorated senior United States Army officer, who saw distinguished active service during World War II. Between 1943–45, he successively commanded the 3rd Infantry Division, VI Corps, Fifteenth Army and Fifth Army. He was, along with Alexander Patch, among the few U.S. Army officers to command a division, a corps, and a field army on active service during the war.
His Distinguished Service Cross citation reads: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major General Lucian King Truscott, Jr. (ASN: 0-7096), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding General, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Agrigento, Sicily, on 11 July 1943. Completely disregarding his own safety, General Truscott personally directed the successful operation which expended the 3d Division's Licata beachhead, and by his continuous presence with the forward elements, as well as his exemplary judgment and leadership, inspired his command to the early capture of Agrigento and the continuance of the attack northward. General Truscott's contact with the assault units was maintained in the face of intense artillery, mortar, and small arms fire, and he repeatedly exposed himself to this enemy fire in order to confer with the officers leading the attack and to keep them informed of the enemy situation. When certain elements were temporarily halted by an enemy counterattack he calmly and courageously assumed personal command and rallying his officers and men ordered a renewal of the attack, thereby regaining the initiative. By his intrepid direction, heroic leadership, and superior professional ability, General Truscott set an inspiring example for his command, reflecting the highest traditions of the armed forces.
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- United States. Army
- Cavalry
- Colonel of Cavalry
- Distinguished Service Cross (U.S.)
- Generals
- Generals
- World War II, 1939-1945
- Bonus Expeditionary Force, 1933
- Military funerals
- Soldiers
- World War, 1939-1945
- World War, 1939-1945
- World War, 1939-1945
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- Army officers
- Colonels
- Generals
- Generals
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- Schofield Barracks (Hawaii) (as recorded)
- Fort Lewis (Wash.) (as recorded)
- Fort Knox (Ky.) (as recorded)
- Camp Harry J. Jones (Ariz.) (as recorded)
- Fort Myer (Va.) (as recorded)
- VA, US
- Fort Knox (Ky.) (as recorded)
- Africa, North (as recorded)
- Schofield Barracks (Hawaii) (as recorded)
- Camp Marfa (Tex.) (as recorded)
- Fort Leavenworth (Kan.) (as recorded)
- Scotland--Achnacarray (as recorded)
- Fort Lewis (Wash.) (as recorded)
- Fort Myer (Va.) (as recorded)
- Fort Bliss (Tex.) (as recorded)
- Camp Harry J. Jones (Ariz.) (as recorded)
- Presidio of Monterey (Calif.) (as recorded)
- Italy (as recorded)
- Virginia (as recorded)
- Fort Riley (Kan.) (as recorded)
- Italy--Anzio (as recorded)
- Hunter Liggett Military Reservation (Calif.) (as recorded)
